The State of the Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like...

" My Report for Black History Month is on ....

I can see it now .... all across the United States of America and around the world, where Black History Month is celebrated in February, teachers informing their students that not everyone can do a report on...

Congressional Apology for Slavery: Acceptance Pending

Many people view the Congressional apology on July 29 for slavery and Jim Crow-era segregation with some reserve.  The House’s apology was met with mixed reviews from the black community. ...

U.S. Congress Apologizes for Slavery

On Tuesday evening, July 29, 2008, House Resolution 194 was passed by voice vote. This bill represents the first time the federal government has apologized for slavery or segregation. The bill was first...

Jena, Louisiana - An American Summons To Take A Stroll Down History Lane (BFNN)

" While the recent events in Jena, Louisiana have caught the "momentary" attention of the world, perhaps America in general and black people of African descent in particular, should pause and take a stroll down history lane.  With a brief glimpse of history, America...

U.S. Mid-Term Elections -- Tuesday, November 7, 2006

POLL:     * Fraud. * Incompetence. * Something Else. * OK.  

Holy Gnikcuf Jim Crow

This year, will the printers in Ohio have enough thick 80-pound stock paper?    

Louisiana lawmakers attempting to discourage African-American voters from vot...

One Louisiana lawmaker said he wants people to know that voting in the April 22 election reaffirms their state residency, meaning they will owe state taxes on any income they've earned elsewhere, and provides public address records for the revenue department to find them. You...

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...

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